Stanley, Julian. (2010) Putting the humanities to work. Journal of Vocational Education & Training, Vol.62 (No.3). pp. 225-238. ISSN 1363-6820

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Abstract

This paper provides an account of the general political strategy behind the new 14–19 diplomas in England. It considers the rationale and the design process associated with one particular diploma – the Diploma for Humanities and Social Sciences – a qualification that is intended to combine vocational and academic content and purposes. The article reviews the research and consultation activity that supported the design and examines what it contributed and how this bears upon the future success of the diploma. By way of conclusion, it is argued that the increased role for research and consultation in diploma design suggests the way forward for more democratic models of qualification making which, if done well, could lead to more valid qualifications.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce L Education > LC Special aspects of education
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Education and Industry
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Vocational education -- England, Vocational qualifications -- England, Employability -- England, Humanities -- Study and teaching -- England
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Vocational Education & Training
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	1363-6820
Official Date:	2010
Volume:	Vol.62
Number:	No.3
Page Range:	pp. 225-238
Identification Number:	10.1080/13636820.2010.493617
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/36945

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